Biographies, Classical Performers

All lovers of song will want this book, it illuminates with wit what it is to be an accompanist, and provides a clear-sighted view from 50 years partnering singers — Planet Hugill More…

Wink's reading is broadly sympathetic and provides a compelling mixture of confidence and insecurity that was such a puzzling feature of Callas's personality. This is a gripping read - an engagingly... — BBC Music Magazine More…

Fills in some fascinating detail about this bizarre figure ... gives us a wealth of enjoyable anecdotes — Financial Times More…

Sardonic, moving — The New Yorker More…

In short, this is a beautiful and unexpectedly uplifting read which will have you reaching for both Gould's Goldbergs and the Chaconne, and perhaps even looking at the world with renewed thoughtfulness — Gramophone Magazine More…